Care Support Worker - CCLS
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Job summary
Cheshire Ireland is offering a permanent part-time Care Support Worker role based in Lucan, Co. Dublin. The position requires availability for a 24-hour, seven-day roster and a Full Manual Driving licence.
QQI Level 5/6 qualifications or Nursing background are preferred, with English proficiency and Garda Vetting mandatory. Candidates with prior disability-care experience are welcome; those without qualifications can enroll in QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within 18 months.
Qualifications
- Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification.
- Have experience in supporting people with disabilities.
- Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within 18 months of the commencement of their role.
- Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work.
- The role requires availability to work all shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week roster.
- Desire for personal and professional development
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential.
- Good Standard of verbal and written English.
- Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage).
- Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
- Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service.
- Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services.
Responsibilities
- You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives.
- You will establish and maintain relationships with the people we support based on respect and equality, promoting their rights and independence.
- Assist with daily activities and participate in the rostered shifts to ensure continuous care delivery.
Skills
Education
Job description
In 1961 Leonard Cheshire set up Ireland’s first Cheshire service in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow, supported by volunteers, and since then further services have developed around the country.Initially, these services were supported by local voluntary management committees who oversaw the running of the services and who fundraised locally.Over time, the Health and Social Care environment in Ireland changed with an increased requirement for governance and oversight. To reflect this Cheshire Ireland dev
In 1961 Leonard Cheshire set up Ireland’s first Cheshire service in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow, supported by volunteers, and since then further services have developed around the country.Initially, these services were supported by local voluntary management committees who oversaw the running of the services and who fundraised locally.Over time, the Health and Social Care environment in Ireland changed with an increased requirement for governance and oversight. To reflect this Cheshire Ireland dev Show more
- Full Manual Driving Licence
- QQI Level 5 Healthcare Award or be working towards
Role: Care Support Worker
Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time
Contract Hours: 24h
Address: Lucan, Co. Dublin
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily.
About Cheshire Ireland
Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/
What we do
We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.
How we work
Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement.
What you will do
You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards.
Who we are looking for:
Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification.
Have experience in supporting people with disabilities.
Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within 18 months of the commencement of their role.
Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work.
The role requires availability to work all shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week roster.
Desire for personal and professional development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential.
Good Standard of verbal and written English.
Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage).
Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service.
Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services.
Why work for us
Flexibility in working hours.
€34,782.69 to €40,418.19 annually (Pro-rata and depending on experience).
Premiums paid on unsocial hours.
Career opportunities.
Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy.
Free onsite Parking.
Company Pension Scheme.
Maternity benefit.
Bike/Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme.
Death in Service benefit for pension members.
Employee Referral Scheme
QQI Training Program.
Welcome packs.
Closing Date: 14th of October 2026 @5pm
Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.
All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and must provide security clearance for each jurisdiction in which they have resided outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for 6 months or more from the date of their 16thbirthday.
Dublin and South East Leinster
Independent living in Private homes
32 service users
Est. 2006
We provide individualised person directed supports to people in their own homes spread out across the Dublin, Bray and Gorey area.
The level of support is determined by the service user. Practical support is offered in a range of areas such as home management, budgeting, shopping, cooking and accessing the community. We have been supporting people in their own homes since 2006.
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Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
Flexible Schedules
Professional Development + Growth
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
Staff Discounts
Great Location
Work/Life Balance
Employee Recognition
Casual Dress
Employee Referral Bonus
Free onsite parking
Death in Service
Pension Scheme
Learning and Development opportunities
Bereavement, Parental and Carers Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
E-Learning and Development opportunities
Cheshire Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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